Short Stories: SPRING RUN2:48 MinutesPublished on Apr 5, 2013A very short video of the spring thaw here in northern Michigan, as the earth heaves and ice breaks up and turns to water. Spring is always a little late here, but it does come.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 114:16 MinutesPublished on Apr 2, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 219:35 MinutesPublished on Apr 3, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 320:48 MinutesPublished on Apr 3, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 418:46 MinutesPublished on Apr 4, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 57:08 MinutesPublished on Apr 4, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 611:23 MinutesPublished on Apr 5, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 715:14 MinutesPublished on Apr 5, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 822:23 MinutesPublished on Apr 5, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 915:15 MinutesPublished on Apr 5, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 107:06 MinutesPublished on Apr 6, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 1117:01 MinutesPublished on Apr 6, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 1237:59 MinutesPublished on Apr 6, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 1313:44 MinutesPublished on Apr 7, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 1421:16 MinutesPublished on Apr 8, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 1534:07 MinutesPublished on Apr 9, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 167:08 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 177:54 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Tutorial: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus StackingPart 187:13 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.

Macro Lens Reviews: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 1917:46 MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:
Photos, specs, and detailed reviews of 8 more common close-up and macro lenses of high quality, to help you choose what lens might be best for you.

Choosing a Macro Lens: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 2021:49 MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introduction to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:
What are the features to look for when choosing a close-up or macro lens. This video goes into details on what to consider.

Focus Rails: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 20: MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introducation to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:
Focus rails and how to use them for stacking focus, plus a review of some of the major focus rails.

Flash and More...: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 2217:31 MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introducation to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:
CONTENTS
Flash with Macro
Stacking Notes
Stacking Problems

Focus-Stacking Technique: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 23 MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From Macrostop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introducation to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:
CONTENTS
Includes various comments and suggestions about focus-stacking technique, and general observations.

Light & Other Topics: Close-up, Macro Photography, and Focus Stacking, Part 2421:36 MinutesPublished on Apr 12, 2013From MacroStop.com with host Michael Erlewine, an introducation to Focus Stacking, shooting multiple layers of photos each at a different focus, producing a combined photo with as much of the subject in focus as is wanted.This segment is more technical. Here are the contents:

Liquid FocusWide-Angle Focus Stacking7:54 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From MacroStop.com and host Michael Erlewine, a short tutorial on focus stacking with wide-aperture lenses, including the exotic Nikon industrial Nikkor lenses. This represents an about-face from stacking at high apertures

Is Lens Sharpness Appochromatic?7:13 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From MacroStop.com and host Michael Erlewine, a short tutorial on pursuing ultra-sharp DSLR lenses to the limit, in this case until sharpness turns into questions of apochromatic rendering of light.

Motion Stills and Follow-Focus7:08 MinutesPublished on Mar 29, 2013From MacroStop.com and host Michael Erlewine, a short tutorial on the new technique of taking stacking video frames (motion stills) and an easy-to-use follow focus.